Aries
/ˈa.ri.eːs/
Aries comes from the Latin aries meaning “ram,” the male sheep. In Western astrology, Aries is the first sign of the zodiac (March 21-April 19), associated with courage, leadership, and impulsive energy.
In Greek mythology, the Golden Fleece sought by Jason and the Argonauts was the fleece of a golden ram—the same creature commemorated in the Aries constellation. The ram’s energy has always been associated with forward movement and initiative.
Aries is at its all-time SSA peak: No. 700 in 2024 with 384 births. The zodiac-name trend has been accelerating in the 2020s.
What the name Aries means
Astrology’s popular resurgence among younger generations—particularly on social media—has driven zodiac names like Aries, Orion, and Leo into wider naming consideration.
Three syllables—AIR-ee-ez—sound strong and mythological. The classical Latin ending and the opening air-sound give it a celestial quality that sits between ancient and modern.
Parents choosing Aries are often drawn to its astrological energy, particularly if their child is born under the sign, giving the name both a birth connection and a character statement.
It belongs with Leo, Orion, and Phoenix in the celestial/mythological name category that has grown substantially in the 2010s and 2020s.
US popularity over time
Numerology and symbolism
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
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